Why Are Pop Songs So Dang Catchy? - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #20

Why Are Pop Songs So Dang Catchy? - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #20

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Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explores key elements that make pop songs catchy, focusing on the use of 1564 chords, repetition, tempo, energy, and musical incongruity. It delves into the art of crafting memorable melodies and the role of cultural familiarity and exposure in making songs stick in listeners' minds. The balance of repetition and variation, along with the use of close harmony, is emphasized as crucial in pop music.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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